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Lesson Plan
Counting up to 3 - Picture Counting to 3
Kindergarten (K) - Math
LEARNING TARGET
- Students will be able to count to 3 using visual aids.
LEARNING PROGRESSION
PREREQUISITE SKILL
- Students will be able to count to three using the touch counting method.
- Students will be able to identify and touch the corresponding number of objects.
EXTENSION SKILL
- Students will be able to count objects to 5 using the touch count method.
- Students will be able to identify the numbers 1-5.
DURATION
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Instruction (15 minutes)
- Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- Independent Practice (15 minutes)
- Exit Card Formative Assessment (5 minutes)
- Closure (5 minutes)
MATERIALS
- Number Cards
- Vocabulary Cards
- Counting Manipulatives
- Picture cards with objects in sets of 1-3 (e.g. 1 apple, 2 bananas, 3 cherries)
- Whiteboard and markers
VOCABULARY
- one
- two
- three
- count
TEACHING RESOURCES
CENTERS & TASK CARDS
No Centers or Task Cards Available
IEP GOAL WORKBOOKS
No Goals Available
5 AND 1 INTERVENTIONS
No Interventions Available
GAMES
Games can be used as a reward, as an introduction to a concept, or for independent practice.
ACTIVITIES
No Activities Available
LESSON INSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
- Show students a picture of one object, and ask them to name it.
- Repeat with a picture of two objects and then with a picture of three objects.
- Ask students how many objects were in each picture.
INSTRUCTION
- Display the picture cards with sets of 1-3 objects, and say the number of objects in each set.
- Point to each object as you count.
- Have students repeat the number and count with you.
GUIDED PRACTICE
- Divide students into pairs and give each pair a set of picture cards.
- Have one student pick a card and count the objects, while the other student checks the count.
- Switch roles and repeat until each student has had a turn.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
- Provide each student with a set of picture cards.
- Have students pick a card and count the objects.
- Have them write the number on the whiteboard and draw the corresponding number of circles to reinforce the concept.
HOMEWORK
- Assign students to draw pictures of sets of 1-3 objects and write the corresponding number next to each set.
- Encourage students to bring their drawings to share with the class during the next lesson.
EXIT TICKET
- Provide each student with a set of picture cards with sets of 1-3 objects.
- Instruct students to sort the cards based on the number of objects in each set.
- Observe students' progress and make note of any areas that may need further instruction or support.
FORMATIVE
- Show students picture cards with sets of 1-3 objects and ask them to count the objects on each card.
- Observe students' progress and make note of any areas that may need further instruction or support.
SUMMATIVE
- Formative assessments will be conducted during the lesson to monitor student progress and understanding.
CLOSURE
- Review the numbers 1-3 with the picture cards.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned during the lesson.
EXTENSION
- For students who are more advanced, they can practice counting sets of 4 or more objects.
- For students who need extra support, the picture cards can be color-coded or labeled with the corresponding number.
INTERVENTION
- For students who struggle with fine motor skills, larger and easier to grasp picture cards can be used.
- For students who need extra support, a visual aid or diagram can be provided to help them count and understand the concept of numbers.
VIDEOS
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TEACHING TIPS
The "Counting with Pictures Memory Match" game can be used as an extension activity to reinforce the concept of counting to 3 with pictures. This game can be played after completing the lesson plan and can serve as a fun and engaging way for students to practice counting and number recognition skills. To challenge advanced students, use picture cards with sets of 4-5 objects. Additionally, students can practice addition by adding up the points earned during the game.
- Use visual aids, such as picture cards, to help students understand and connect with the concept of counting to 3.
- Use hands-on activities, such as counting objects, to reinforce the concept of counting and make it more engaging for students.
- Use repetition to reinforce the concept of counting to 3, such as repeating the numbers and counting with students multiple times.
- Use real-life examples, such as counting fingers or toes, to help students connect the concept of counting to their own experiences.
- Be patient and provide extra support or challenge to students as needed.
STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS
- Students may count objects out of order, such as counting 1, 3, 2 instead of 1, 2, 3.
- Students may skip objects or count them twice, leading to an incorrect count.
- Students may have difficulty understanding that the number 3 represents a specific quantity of objects, rather than just a word or symbol.
- Students may struggle to connect the concept of counting to larger numbers or mathematical operations such as addition and subtraction.
STANDARD
Common Core Standard:
K.CC.A.1 Part 1 - Count to 10 by ones.
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